I am always asked during my portrait sessions how it is to photograph my own children. I must say, most of the time, it is a bit of a nightmare. Most photographers I know will say that. If they don't, they are lying. The challenge is that my kids know all the tricks up my sleeve. They're also too used to me. I loose that stranger factor. Not that I am a stranger to most of the children I photograph, but kids respond so differently to others than they do their own parents. Don't you remember your parents telling you that your teachers would always tell them that you are such an angel in school and your parents had to question if they were talking about the right child? It's the same thing.After many months of SAYING I was going to do a family portrait, I finally did. With the help of my sister who has assisted me many times during my on-location sessions, we were able to pull it off. It may not be the best since I wasn't behind the camera to make adjustments, I think we did pretty well.
I also want to take a moment to remind everyone that there are about 2 or 3 sessions left for the Outdoor Portrait Special and Fundraiser on August 14th and 15th. If you are interested, give the studio a call ASAP! For more information or to see more samples, visit my "Special Offers" page on the site.
